Utilizing Fishpond Sediment for Crop Cultivation: A Sustainable Alternative to Traditional Fertilization for Arugula

Sediments from extensively and semi-intensively managed ponds were mixed with soil at low and high ratios, alongside a control with inorganic fertilizer. The dataset includes plant growth metrics (shoot length, shoot and root biomass, root-to-shoot ratio, yield), nutrient use efficiency, and economic data (profit margins).

The data allow evaluation of sediment fertilization effectiveness, nutrient cycling, and the integration of aquaculture and agriculture for sustainable crop production.